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On Facebook and Twitter, the harbour master at Newlyn posted to say: “Unfortunately I have had to close the port of Newlyn for public safety. Under no circumstances are vessels to approach or move within Newlyn jurisdiction without my approval. This is for the safety of all our users."

We will have more on this breaking story as it comes in.

12:47Steve Smith

The yacht at the centre of this operation

The seized yacht alongside a Border Force vessel (Image: Greg Martin)

12:45Steve Smith

Two arrested at Newlyn as police seize yacht off Cornwall in suspected drugs trafficking operation

Picture of yacht involved

This picture was taken a few moments ago by our photographer Greg Martin.

11:50

Reports bomb squad called to harbour

We’ve had this comment sent to us by Chris Oates, as he waits beside the harbour. He said: “Can’t get near the boat. Bomb squad due at 3.pm and our engine running gear in the air and they won’t let us shut down.”

11:28

Details of operation confirmed

Statement from the National Crime Agency: “As part of a National Crime Agency-led operation, the Border Force cutter HMC Vigilant intercepted a sailing yacht of the south west coast of Cornwall.

“Two men have been arrested for drug trafficking offences and are now being questioned by NCA officers, who are leading the investigation.

“As a result of this the port of Newlyn has had to be closed temporarily for public safety reasons. Border Force and NCA officers, supported by Devon and Cornwall Police, remain at the scene.”

11:16

Police operation at harbour

First reports suggest a police operation is underway at the harbour. It is not confirmed yet but Cornwall Live understands the police are executing a search warrant on a yacht at the harbour for suspected drug offences.